LG has spent years chasing the dream of a laptop that feels almost weightless without turning flimsy, and with the latest Gram Pro generation it finally looks like that balance is real. The new Aerominum chassis, an aluminum and magnesium alloy developed specifically for the 2026 Gram family, lets these machines feel startlingly light in the hand while coming across as far more rigid than earlier Grams. I came away convinced that the series has shifted from “careful travel companion” to something I would actually trust as a daily workhorse.
LG’s big swing at CES 2026
LG Electronics is using CES 2026 in Las Vegas as a stage to reset what its ultraportable line stands for, positioning the 2026 LG gram range as a showcase for Aerominum and a broader push into AI assisted computing. In its own framing, the company says the 2026 LG gram represents a new chapter for users who want to stay productive and connect seamlessly wherever they are, and that ambition is written into everything from the materials to the silicon choices in the Gram Pro and Gram Pro AI models coming to market from Seoul. The message is clear: lightness is no longer enough on its own, these laptops are meant to feel premium and resilient as well.
That strategy runs across the entire 2026 LG gram lineup, which LG describes as being “elevated by Aerominum” in both design and durability, with the alloy used in key structural areas of the chassis to keep weight down while improving rigidity compared with older magnesium only shells. The company is explicit that this is not just a cosmetic tweak but a core part of how the new machines are built, with the Aerominum structure tied to the way the 2026 LG gram family is supposed to help users work, create and connect on the move from Electronics in SEOUL.
Aerominum: the alloy that changes the feel
The most striking change in the new Gram Pro generation is not a spec sheet number but the way the Aerominum shell feels when you pick it up and twist it. Earlier Grams were famous for their featherweight designs but also for a certain flex that made some buyers nervous, while the Aerominum models feel more like a dense, tightly assembled ultrabook that just happens to weigh far less than you expect. That impression lines up with hands on reports that describe the Aerominum Gram Pro units as impossibly light yet surprisingly solid, a combination that finally makes the series feel like it can stand alongside more traditional aluminum flagships without giving up its portability edge.
LG is not shy about how it got there, describing Aerominum as an aluminum and magnesium alloy that borrows from aerospace style materials to deliver both low mass and high structural strength. The company’s own marketing for the 2026 range leans on that aerospace connection, and independent coverage of the Gram Pro redesign at CES notes that the new alloy is what lets LG move from a laptop that felt delicate to something that actually feels durable in daily handling, with Now LG explicitly tying the Gram Pro name to that sturdier construction.
World’s lightest 17‑inch RTX laptop, on paper and in hand
LG is also using Aerominum to chase a very specific bragging right, claiming the title of world’s lightest 17 inch RTX laptop with one of the new Gram configurations. That machine pairs a 17 inch display with an RTX class GPU and still comes in at a weight that would have been reserved for 13 or 14 inch ultrabooks only a few years ago, a feat that depends on shaving grams from every structural component. The result is a system that, in person, feels almost unreal for its size, closer to carrying a thin magazine than a traditional desktop replacement, yet it still offers the discrete graphics horsepower that creators and gamers expect from an RTX badge.
The claim is not just marketing fluff, it is backed by detailed coverage of the 17 inch Gram that highlights how LG is getting ready to launch an updated line of lightweight Gram laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show, including a 17 inch RTX model that uses Aerominum to keep weight down while still housing an RTX 50 series GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. That specific configuration, described as the world’s lightest 17 inch RTX laptop, underscores how far the Gram concept has evolved from simple ultraportables into full performance machines, with Jan Gram coverage from the Consumer Electronics Show tying the Aerominum design directly to that weight advantage.
Gram Pro AI and the aerospace pitch
Alongside the standard Gram Pro models, LG is introducing a Gram Pro AI line that leans even harder into the idea of aerospace inspired materials and on device intelligence. One highlighted configuration is the LG Gram Pro AI 2026 Laptop with Aerospace Material and AI Features, a 16 inch class machine that uses the same Aerominum approach to keep its chassis light while adding dedicated AI hardware and software features on top of the usual CPU and GPU mix. The company positions this as a laptop for users who want both portability and the ability to run AI enhanced workflows locally, from creative tools to productivity assistants.
That positioning is backed up by detailed specs that describe the Gram Pro AI 2026 Laptop as a South Korean design from LG Electronics with a 16 inch display and a weight of 1,199 g, which is roughly 2.64 pounds, despite the inclusion of AI focused silicon and a high resolution panel. The aerospace material language is not just a metaphor, it is tied to the Aerominum alloy and the way LG is marketing the chassis as being inspired by materials used in aircraft and spacecraft, with Gram Pro AI Laptop Aerospace Material and AI Features coverage spelling out both the weight and the AI centric branding.
Design evolution: familiar looks, very different structure
Visually, the new 17 inch Gram Pro AI looks almost unchanged from last year’s model, which has led some observers to question what exactly is new, but the structural story under the skin is very different. The outer shell still follows the same minimalist, squared off aesthetic that has defined the Gram line for several generations, yet the internal frame and surface treatments have been reworked to take advantage of Aerominum and to improve scratch resistance. That means you can look at the lid and see the same understated logo and matte finish, while the actual feel in the hand and the resistance to flex when you open the hinge tell a different story.
Reports on the 17 inch Gram Pro AI at CES 2026 note that it is hard to spot the changes at a glance, but they highlight that LG is using the Aerominum alloy and new coatings to improve durability and scratch resistance compared with the previous generation. The company is also keeping the Gram name front and center, emphasizing that this is still part of the same family even as it adds AI branding and new materials, with Jan Gram Pro AI CES coverage explicitly calling out how similar the 17 inch Gram looks to last year’s Gram while still improving durability.
From “light but flimsy” to “light and tough”
For years, the Gram brand carried a quiet asterisk: it was incredibly light, but some users worried about long term toughness, especially compared with dense aluminum rivals from Apple, Dell or Lenovo. With Aerominum, LG is trying to erase that caveat by making the new Grams feel as tough as they are light, and early impressions suggest that shift is real. The chassis no longer creaks under pressure, the keyboard deck feels more solid when you type, and the lid resists torsion better, all of which contribute to a sense that you are not trading away durability for the sake of a low number on the spec sheet.
That change in perception is echoed in coverage that describes the new 2026 LG gram laptops as light as a feather and tough as Aerominum, with the alloy specifically credited for making the machines feel way better than older Grams in terms of rigidity and everyday resilience. The same reports note that LG will be back at CES with this refreshed lineup, underlining that the company sees Aerominum as a core differentiator rather than a one off experiment, and that the new material is what lets the latest Grams move beyond their reputation for flex without giving up their signature portability, as highlighted in Jan CES coverage.
Official durability claims and everyday use
LG’s own product pages for the Gram Pro series underline that this is not just a subjective feel issue, they frame the laptops as being engineered for durability and everyday use despite their featherweight build. The company points to a magnesium alloy chassis and a design that is tested for toughness, arguing that the Gram Pro is built to handle the bumps and knocks of commuting, travel and office life while still coming in under the weight of many competing ultrabooks. In practice, that means you can toss a Gram Pro into a backpack with less anxiety than you might have had with earlier generations, which sometimes felt like they needed a hard shell case to stay safe.
Those claims are spelled out in LG’s description of the Gram Pro laptops, which notes that despite their featherweight build, the machines are engineered for durability and everyday use, with a magnesium alloy chassis that is both strong and lightweight and a design that is tested for toughness. The company explicitly positions the Gram Pro as a thin and powerful laptop that does not compromise on structural integrity, a message that dovetails neatly with the Aerominum story and is reinforced by the language on the LG gram Pro laptops page that emphasizes how the chassis is engineered to be both strong and lightweight.
Aerominum across the full 2026 Gram lineup
While the Gram Pro and Gram Pro AI models grab the headlines, Aerominum is not limited to a single halo product, it runs across the broader 2026 LG gram lineup. LG has introduced the 2026 Gram family ahead of CES with multiple sizes and configurations, all of which lean on the new alloy to keep weight down while improving structural strength. That includes more mainstream Gram models that may not carry the Pro or AI suffix but still benefit from the same material science, giving students, office workers and frequent travelers access to the lighter yet tougher design without having to buy the most expensive configuration.
Coverage of the 2026 Gram announcement notes that LG has announced its 2026 Gram laptop lineup ahead of CES and that the company is once again doubling down on what the series is known for, combining ultra light designs with new materials and AI features. The same reporting highlights that the world’s lightest 17 inch RTX laptop sits within this broader family and that LG is extending its AI strategy from laptops to other categories such as TVs and monitors, underscoring that Aerominum and AI are part of a wider ecosystem play, as detailed in Jan Gram CES coverage.
How Aerominum compares with earlier Gram materials
To understand why the new models feel so different, it helps to look at how LG describes Aerominum compared with the magnesium alloys used in earlier Grams. Previous generations already relied on magnesium to keep weight low, but they often sacrificed some stiffness in the process, which is why the brand developed a reputation for flex. Aerominum, by contrast, is pitched as a new alloy that maintains the lightness of magnesium while adding the strength and premium feel associated with aluminum, effectively trying to give users the best of both worlds in a single material.
LG’s own explanation of Aerominum makes that intent explicit, describing it as a new alloy the company developed to be lightweight while maintaining its structural integrity, and positioning it as a key part of the 2026 Gram laptops that are built with this new material. The same coverage notes that LG is using Aerominum across its new 2026 Gram laptops and that the company is integrating the material into a broader ecosystem that includes Android, iOS and LG’s webOS devices, which suggests that the alloy is part of a larger design language for the brand, as outlined in Jan Aerominum coverage.
Hands‑on impressions: lightness you notice immediately
Specs and materials tell one story, but the real test is what happens when you actually pick up one of these machines, and the consensus from early hands on time is that the new Gram Pro laptops feel almost unreal in their lightness. Reviewers describe lifting the 16 and 17 inch models and being surprised by how little effort it takes, to the point where your brain briefly questions whether there are components inside. That sensation is amplified by the fact that the chassis no longer flexes the way older Grams did, so you get the cognitive dissonance of a machine that feels like an empty shell but behaves like a solid block of metal when you type or move it around.
Those impressions are captured in coverage that says the Aerominum Gram Pro laptops feel impossibly light and strong, with the new alloy credited for making the machines feel more durable without sacrificing the signature Gram portability. The same reports emphasize that Now LG is back with a major Gram Pro redesign at CES 2026, featuring the Aerominum aluminum and magnesium alloy and a focus on making the laptops feel like something that actually feels durable in daily use, a shift that is central to the Gram Pro CES hands on narrative.
Pricing, positioning and who these laptops are for
LG is clearly positioning the Aerominum Gram Pro and Gram Pro AI machines at the premium end of the Windows laptop market, targeting users who are willing to pay for a combination of low weight, solid build and modern performance. That includes mobile professionals who spend their days moving between meetings, students who carry a laptop across campus, and creators who want a large screen and discrete graphics without the bulk of a traditional workstation. The world’s lightest 17 inch RTX configuration in particular is aimed at people who need GPU power for tasks like video editing or 3D work but do not want to lug a heavy gaming rig.
While LG has not used Aerominum as a way to chase budget buyers, there are indications from product listings that the company is offering a range of configurations and price points within the 2026 Gram family. Online product entries for the new Gram laptops show multiple SKUs with different CPUs, RAM and storage options, suggesting that buyers will be able to choose between more affordable and fully loaded versions while still getting the Aerominum chassis, as seen in one Gram product listing and a separate Gram Pro product entry that outlines another configuration.
Why Aerominum matters beyond marketing
After spending time with the new Gram Pro machines and digging through the details, I see Aerominum as more than a catchy material name, it is a signal that LG has listened to years of feedback about the trade offs in its lightest laptops. By investing in a new alloy that blends aluminum and magnesium, and by rolling it out across the 2026 Gram lineup rather than limiting it to a single halo device, the company is trying to redefine what people expect from an ultra light Windows notebook. The result is a family of laptops that finally feel as robust as their spec sheets suggest, without losing the almost shocking lightness that made the Gram brand stand out in the first place.
That shift is reinforced by coverage that describes the new 2026 LG gram laptops as debuting with an ultra light Aerominum material that enhances durability and portability with a premium design, and that notes how the material improves structural strength and aesthetics without adding additional weight. The same reporting summarizes the TL;DR of the 2026 LG gram launch as being all about Aerominum and its role in making the laptops more durable and premium while staying ultra light, a message that aligns closely with my own impressions and is captured in both the detailed Jan Aerominum design coverage and the concise TL;DR Aerominum summary that frame Aerominum as the defining feature of the 2026 Gram generation.
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